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US wholesale inventories post biggest increase in 13 months

U.S. wholesale inventories increased by the most in 13 months in February, boosted by sharp rises in the stocks of professional and electrical equipment, government

US wholesale inventories post biggest increase in 13 months
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Kremlin says Russia has right to defend itself from 'piracy' after report of warship escort near UK

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia had the right to defend itself from what it called piracy after a British newspaper reported that a Russian navy frigate had

Kremlin says Russia has right to defend itself from 'piracy' after report of warship escort near UK
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Germany's Merz: we do not want NATO to split over U.S.-Iran war

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday he did not want the NATO alliance to split over the Iran war but played down reported threats by U.S.

Germany's Merz: we do not want NATO to split over U.S.-Iran war
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

UniCredit says control of Commerzbank would trigger bid for Poland's mBank

UniCredit said acquiring control of Commerzbank would obligate it to bid for the roughly 30% of Poland's mBank that Commerzbank does not already own,

UniCredit says control of Commerzbank would trigger bid for Poland's mBank
Business|Economy|Health|US|World

US FAA proposes fining American, Southwest over alleged drug, alcohol violations

The U.S.

US FAA proposes fining American, Southwest over alleged drug, alcohol violations
Crime|Environment|Political|World

Israel approves dozens of new settlements in West Bank, watchdog says

Israel has approved the establishment of dozens of new Jewish settlements in the West Bank, an Israeli watchdog group

Israel approves dozens of new settlements in West Bank, watchdog says
Business|Economy|US|World

Cash-strapped US Postal Service suspends contributions to pension plan

The U.S.

Cash-strapped US Postal Service suspends contributions to pension plan
MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu: Israel wants to start peace talks with Lebanon 'as soon as possible'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he has given an instruction for Israel to begin peace talks with Lebanon that would also include the

Netanyahu: Israel wants to start peace talks with Lebanon 'as soon as possible'
Business|Crime|Economy|World

Brazilian court removes BYD from list of firms linked to forced labor

A Brazilian court has issued an injunction removing Chinese automaker BYD from a government list of firms accused of employing workers in slavery-

Brazilian court removes BYD from list of firms linked to forced labor
Crime|Europe|World

Masked security agents raid Russian newspaper in Moscow and arrest journalist

Security officers raided the Moscow office of leading independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta on Thursday and state media said a prominent journalist had been arrested.

Masked security agents raid Russian newspaper in Moscow and arrest journalist
Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil eyes strict budget curbs and tax‑break limits in 2027, Mello says

Brazil will keep trimming its budget this year despite elections and will likely turn in 2027 to an unprecedented use of stricter

Brazil eyes strict budget curbs and tax‑break limits in 2027, Mello says
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iranian delegation to reach Islamabad Thursday, Iran's ambassador to Pakistan says

An Iranian delegation will arrive in Pakistani capital Islamabad on Thursday night for talks to resolve conflict with the U.S. and Israel, Iran's ambassador to Pakistan

Iranian delegation to reach Islamabad Thursday, Iran's ambassador to Pakistan says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary's election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe

Viktor Orban, uniquely endorsed by both U.S.

Hungary's election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Airbus delivers 60 aircrafts in March

Airbus delivered 60 aircrafts in March, bringing first-quarter deliveries to 114 jets, down 16% from the same point last year, the European planemaker said on Thursday.

Airbus delivers 60 aircrafts in March
Asia|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Dozens of states condemn attacks on U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon

Dozens of states issued a joint statement at the United Nations on Thursday condemning "unacceptable aggressive behavior" toward U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon and calling for

Dozens of states condemn attacks on U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon
Europe|World

'We are not some piece of ice': Greenland hits back at Trump's Arctic insult

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen called on NATO allies to stand together to defend international law as he pushed back against U.S.

'We are not some piece of ice': Greenland hits back at Trump's Arctic insult
Business|Economy|Sports|World

Olympics-LA28 opens Olympic ticket sales globally after strong local presale

Ticket sales for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics opened globally on Thursday after what organizers said was a record-setting first week of local presales,

Olympics-LA28 opens Olympic ticket sales globally after strong local presale
Economy|Health|Science|World

US fertility rates drop to record low in 2025 as births fall

The U.S. fertility rate hit a record low last year, extending a nearly two-decade decline, provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

US fertility rates drop to record low in 2025 as births fall
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

North American pension funds stick with private credit bets

Several big North American pension systems are standing by their private credit holdings even as the sector faces choppy waters, a sign of both the

North American pension funds stick with private credit bets
Crime|Education|World

Israeli settlers block Palestinian kids' path to school with tear gas and barbed wire

Palestinian schoolchildren trying to return to class this week for the first time since the Iran war started were blocked by an impromptu barbed wire fence erected overnight by Israeli settlers

Israeli settlers block Palestinian kids' path to school with tear gas and barbed wire
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

IMF's Georgieva expects war to trigger demand for up to $50 billion in Fund support

International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said the global lender expected near-term demand for IMF financial support to rise

IMF's Georgieva expects war to trigger demand for up to $50 billion in Fund support
Travel|World

After Trump’s latest broadside, pope says ‘world needs to hear’ message of peace

After Trump’s latest broadside, pope says ‘world needs to hear’ message of peace

After Trump’s latest broadside, pope says ‘world needs to hear’ message of peace
Business|Europe|Sports|World

Bayern Munich tries to finish off Real Madrid as Bellingham gets start in Champions League

Bayern Munich is primed to finish the job against embattled Real Madrid in a bid to reach the Champions League semifinals

Bayern Munich tries to finish off Real Madrid as Bellingham gets start in Champions League
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Italy sees slower GDP growth due to high energy costs, economy minister says

Italy is preparing to cut its GDP growth estimates to factor in the negative impact of rising energy prices, Economy Minister Giancarlo

Italy sees slower GDP growth due to high energy costs, economy minister says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US spirits maker Sazerac explores deal with Jack Daniel's owner, WSJ reports

Privately held U.S.-based alcoholic beverage maker Sazerac is exploring a deal with Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people

US spirits maker Sazerac explores deal with Jack Daniel's owner, WSJ reports
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Spain ramps up criticism of Israel, US, defying Trump threats

Spain decried Israeli strikes on Lebanon as well as the broader war on Iran on Thursday, cementing Madrid's role as an outspoken critic of

Spain ramps up criticism of Israel, US, defying Trump threats
Europe|Sports|World

Arsenal faces pivotal week with key games in the Champions League and Premier League

A crucial week for Arsenal starts against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League quarterfinals on Wednesday

Arsenal faces pivotal week with key games in the Champions League and Premier League
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Central banks must balance energy inflation with demand softening, IMF's Georgieva says

Central bankers must be prepared to tighten monetary policy to avoid an inflationary spiral if war-driven energy price shocks are

Central banks must balance energy inflation with demand softening, IMF's Georgieva says
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

American Airlines set to resume US flights to Venezuela as soon as April 30

American Airlines said on Thursday it aims to resume flights to Venezuela as soon as April 30 after winning approval from the U.S.

American Airlines set to resume US flights to Venezuela as soon as April 30
Sports|World

Lehigh sets Division I record with 20 runs in first inning of 38-6 victory over Coppin State

Lehigh set an NCAA Division I baseball record by scoring 20 runs in the first inning of a 38-6 victory over Coppin State

Lehigh sets Division I record with 20 runs in first inning of 38-6 victory over Coppin State
World

Some trades ahead of Trump policy moves raise questions

Some of U.S.

Some trades ahead of Trump policy moves raise questions
MidEast|Political|World

Hezbollah lawmaker says group rejects direct negotiations with Israel

Hezbollah lawmaker Ali Fayyad said on Thursday that the group rejected direct negotiations with Israel and that the Lebanese government should demand a ceasefire as a

Hezbollah lawmaker says group rejects direct negotiations with Israel
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

IMF's Georgieva says finalizing quota review would ensure 'scary' lending firepower

The International Monetary Fund needs to complete the 16th quota review approved in 2023 to ensure that it has "scary" financial

IMF's Georgieva says finalizing quota review would ensure 'scary' lending firepower
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Iran war raises demand for US fuel, boosting Gulf Coast refining margins

U.S.

Iran war raises demand for US fuel, boosting Gulf Coast refining margins
Business|Environment|Political|Technology|World

US House to vote on aviation safety bill next week

The U.S.

US House to vote on aviation safety bill next week
Election|Finance|Political|World

House Democrats will try anti-corruption message to gain traction against Trump

House Democrats are launching what they call an anti-corruption task force in an attempt to strengthen ethics rules and protect voting access

House Democrats will try anti-corruption message to gain traction against Trump
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Mexico inflation spikes in March, fueling debate within divided central bank

A rift within Mexico's central bank over the future of interest rates was thrown into sharp relief on Thursday, as new

Mexico inflation spikes in March, fueling debate within divided central bank
Business|Europe|Finance|Sports|World

Nike closes in on UEFA ball deal as Adidas bows out

By Nicholas P.

Nike closes in on UEFA ball deal as Adidas bows out
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

After criticizing the pope, Trump slams Italy's Meloni over lack of support for Iran war

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni's relationship with Donald Trump appears strained

After criticizing the pope, Trump slams Italy's Meloni over lack of support for Iran war
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Russian special envoy Dmitriev in US, meeting Trump administration members, sources say

Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev is currently in the U.S. and is meeting members of U.S.

Russian special envoy Dmitriev in US, meeting Trump administration members, sources say
Political|World

UN envoy meets Iran deputy minister and visits bombed sites in Tehran

U.N.

UN envoy meets Iran deputy minister and visits bombed sites in Tehran
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

White House says it warned staff against market bets amid Iran war

The White House warned staff against improperly leveraging their positions to place bets in futures markets in an email on March 24, a day after President Donald Trump ordered a

White House says it warned staff against market bets amid Iran war
Crime|Entertainment|US|World

Melania Trump's full remarks on Jeffrey Epstein

First lady Melania Trump, in a rare White House address to the nation on Thursday, denied any relation to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the subject

Melania Trump's full remarks on Jeffrey Epstein
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dollar struggles to rebound as fragile US-Iran ceasefire keeps markets wary

A fragile calm reigned across currency markets on Thursday as traders kept their eyes fixed on whether the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran would hold,

Dollar struggles to rebound as fragile US-Iran ceasefire keeps markets wary
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump weighs pulling some US troops from Europe amid NATO strains, official says

U.S.

Trump weighs pulling some US troops from Europe amid NATO strains, official says
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Panama president seeks to calm China tensions

Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday sought to calm tensions with China, striking a conciliatory tone a day after his foreign minister

Panama president seeks to calm China tensions
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Wall Street sank on Iran war fears. Now it’s surging. Here’s why

Wall Street sank on Iran war fears. Now it’s surging. Here’s why

Wall Street sank on Iran war fears. Now it’s surging. Here’s why
Business|Technology|World

Chinese business hired lobbying firm with ties to Don Jr, then scored a win in Washington

A lobbying firm led by one of Donald Trump Jr.'s hunting buddies helped a Chinese company make its case to a U.S. national security watchdog, public

Chinese business hired lobbying firm with ties to Don Jr, then scored a win in Washington
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

US Postal Service seeks to hike stamp prices to 82 cents

The cash-strapped U.S.

US Postal Service seeks to hike stamp prices to 82 cents
Business|Economy|World

US Treasury yield forecasts creep up, but strategists cling to benign inflation view: Reuters poll

U.S.

US Treasury yield forecasts creep up, but strategists cling to benign inflation view: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil pares gains to close up 1% as Israel plans peace talks with Lebanon

Oil prices closed up 1% but settled below $100 for the second straight session on Thursday in volatile trading as a fragile Middle East ceasefire held

Oil pares gains to close up 1% as Israel plans peace talks with Lebanon
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Equities turn around on renewed Middle East hopes, oil pares gains 

MSCI's global equities gauge gained modestly on Thursday while the dollar lost ground and oil's rally narrowed, after Israel sought

Equities turn around on renewed Middle East hopes, oil pares gains 
Africa|Crime|Travel|World

US expands Nigeria travel warning, lets embassy staff leave Abuja

The United States has urged its citizens to reconsider travel to Nigeria and authorised the departure of non‑emergency U.S. government employees and their families from the

US expands Nigeria travel warning, lets embassy staff leave Abuja
Business|Economy|Environment|Travel|World

American Airlines, Alaska Air hike checked baggage fees amid soaring fuel prices

American Airlines and Alaska Air said on Thursday they are hiking checked baggage fees, as carriers seek to pass on soaring jet fuel costs linked to escalating tensions in the

American Airlines, Alaska Air hike checked baggage fees amid soaring fuel prices
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI pauses UK data centre project over regulation, costs

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is pausing its main data centre project in Britain over an unfavourable regulatory environment and high energy costs, dealing a blow to the

OpenAI pauses UK data centre project over regulation, costs
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Starmer, Trump discussed opening Strait of Hormuz, Downing Street says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with U.S.

Starmer, Trump discussed opening Strait of Hormuz, Downing Street says
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

USTR's Greer sees no changes in data rules that bar Chinese vehicles from US

U.S.

USTR's Greer sees no changes in data rules that bar Chinese vehicles from US
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Trading Day: Ceasefire sends stocks higher

U.S. stocks rallied on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq clocking their seventh daily gain, as investors shrugged off a rise in oil prices

Trading Day: Ceasefire sends stocks higher
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US-Iran ceasefire: what we know

Here is what we know following Tuesday evening's dramatic reversal by U.S. President Donald Trump of his threats to attack Iran's civilian infrastructure. 

US-Iran ceasefire: what we know
Interview|Political|World

Cuban president urges US dialogue without conditions of political change - NBC interview

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel told NBC News that the country has asked U.S.

Cuban president urges US dialogue without conditions of political change - NBC interview
Europe|Science|Technology|World

UK says it deployed military to deter Russian submarines from attack on undersea cables

Britain deployed military vessels to prevent any attacks on cables and pipelines by Russian submarines that spent more than a month in and

UK says it deployed military to deter Russian submarines from attack on undersea cables
Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

Scientists stunned as chimpanzees turn on friends in killing spree

For two decades, researchers observed members of the Ngogo chimpanzee group of Kibale National Park in Uganda spend their days eating fruits and leaves, resting,

Scientists stunned as chimpanzees turn on friends in killing spree
Health|Political|Science|World

Kennedy broadens vaccine advisory panel's role to focus on risks

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy broadens vaccine advisory panel's role to focus on risks
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump says Iran should not charge fees to tankers going through Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said on Thursday Iran should not charge fees to tankers going through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been blockaded since the

Trump says Iran should not charge fees to tankers going through Strait of Hormuz
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Seoul court sentences US YouTuber to 6 months in jail over offensive stunts

An American YouTuber who sparked national outrage in South Korea for provocative stunts, including dancing on a statue honoring victims of wartime sexual slavery, was sentenced to six months in prison by a Seoul court on Wednesday

Seoul court sentences US YouTuber to 6 months in jail over offensive stunts
Business|Economy|Finance|World

World Bank could mobilize at least $20 billion in post-war support, Bloomberg news reports

The World Bank Group could mobilize $20 billion to $25 billion in rapid financing to countries grappling with the economic fallout of the war in Iran, Bloomberg News reported on

World Bank could mobilize at least $20 billion in post-war support, Bloomberg news reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Wall Street ends higher as Middle East peace talks lift sentiment

U.S. stocks advanced on Thursday, as ongoing negotiations toward a peaceful resolution to the six-week Middle East conflict helped ease

Wall Street ends higher as Middle East peace talks lift sentiment
Africa|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

Israel seeks Lebanon talks after bombardments threaten Iran truce

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he is seeking direct talks

Israel seeks Lebanon talks after bombardments threaten Iran truce
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Fitch cuts FS KKR Capital rating to junk territory as asset quality weakens

Fitch Ratings on Thursday downgraded its rating on a private credit fund jointly run by Future Standard and KKR to junk territory, citing continued deterioration in its asset

Fitch cuts FS KKR Capital rating to junk territory as asset quality weakens
Crime|Economy|Political|World

Banker's payments to big names in Brasilia stoke election tensions

A Brazilian banker arrested last month on fraud allegations had paid millions to powerful figures across the political spectrum,

Banker's payments to big names in Brasilia stoke election tensions
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Senate committee delays Fed nominee's hearing, Punchbowl reports

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee is no longer planning to hold a confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh, U.S.

Senate committee delays Fed nominee's hearing, Punchbowl reports
Business|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela approves mining law to encourage foreign investment

Venezuela's ruling party-controlled National Assembly on Thursday approved a mining law expected to open the sector to private and

Venezuela approves mining law to encourage foreign investment
Business|Crime|US|World

US judge says Pentagon violated court order to restore press access

A U.S. judge in Washington ruled on Thursday the Pentagon is hampering journalists in defiance of a court order that required it to

US judge says Pentagon violated court order to restore press access
Business|Crime|Political|World

Israeli military says Hezbollah launched missile at Israel, triggering sirens

Israel's military said on Friday that Hezbollah launched a missile at Israel, triggering air raid sirens in parts of the country, including in Tel Aviv.

Israeli military says Hezbollah launched missile at Israel, triggering sirens
Europe|World

NATO's Rutte tells allies Trump wants Hormuz pledges within days, diplomats say

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has told European governments that U.S.

NATO's Rutte tells allies Trump wants Hormuz pledges within days, diplomats say
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US PCE inflation picks up in February; consumer spending solid

U.S. inflation increased as expected in February and likely rose further in March amid the war with Iran, a trend that is expected to discourage the Federal Reserve

US PCE inflation picks up in February; consumer spending solid
Business|Economy|Finance|World

South Korean central bank stands pat as Middle East war fuels inflation, growth risks

South Korea's central bank kept its policy interest rate steady on Friday, maintaining a cautious stance as the conflict in Iran threatens to heat up domestic inflation and

South Korean central bank stands pat as Middle East war fuels inflation, growth risks
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|US|World

US Republicans block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

U.S.

US Republicans block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers
Business|Crime|Economy|World

Ecuador raises tariffs on Colombia to 100% from 50% as tensions escalate

Ecuador's government on Thursday said it was raising tariffs on imports from its larger neighbor Colombia to 100% from a prior level of 50%,

Ecuador raises tariffs on Colombia to 100% from 50% as tensions escalate
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump says he’ll fire Powell next month if he stays in his role at the Fed

Trump says he’ll fire Powell next month if he stays in his role at the Fed

Trump says he’ll fire Powell next month if he stays in his role at the Fed
Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer says Iran conflict shows Britain must take a new path

Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday said the Iran war must become a turning point for Britain after two decades of crises, and he promised to

UK's Starmer says Iran conflict shows Britain must take a new path
Americas|Political|Travel|World

Venezuela's acting president Rodriguez in Grenada for first foreign visit

Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez arrived in Grenada on Thursday for her first foreign visit since assuming power in January, images on state television channel VTV

Venezuela's acting president Rodriguez in Grenada for first foreign visit
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Russian diplomat: Moscow will not abandon Cuba, help with energy

Russia will never abandon or betray Cuba and plans to help the Communist island tackle energy issues linked to a U.S. embargo, a Russian deputy foreign minister was quoted as

Russian diplomat: Moscow will not abandon Cuba, help with energy
Business|Economy|Finance|World

BOJ will set policy with eye on scale, length of Iran war shock, deputy governor says

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said on Friday the central bank will guide monetary policy with an eye on the scale and length of the economic shock caused by

BOJ will set policy with eye on scale, length of Iran war shock, deputy governor says
Business|Economy|World

China sees first producer inflation in over three years

China's factory-gate prices in March turned positive for the first time in more than three years, official data showed on Friday, pointing to rising import cost pressures

China sees first producer inflation in over three years
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan rules out major domestic risks from private credit for now

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday private credit does not pose a major issue domestically at present but noted risks linked to

Japan rules out major domestic risks from private credit for now
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan wholesale inflation jumps, BOJ vows vigilance to stagflation risk

Japanese wholesale inflation jumped in March and the central bank's deputy governor called for vigilance to the risk of stagflation, highlighting mounting

Japan wholesale inflation jumps, BOJ vows vigilance to stagflation risk
Business|Europe|World

South Korea President Lee to hold summit with Polish PM Tusk on April 13, media reports say

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will hold a summit meeting with Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk on April 13, with defence industry cooperation and global security

South Korea President Lee to hold summit with Polish PM Tusk on April 13, media reports say
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

US summons Iraqi ambassador over drone strike on diplomatic facility in Baghdad

U.S.

US summons Iraqi ambassador over drone strike on diplomatic facility in Baghdad
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Asia Pacific faces weaker growth and higher inflation from Middle East crisis, ADB warns  

Growth in developing Asia and the Pacific is expected to slow this year as the conflict in the Middle East disrupts trade and energy markets, the Asian Development Bank

Asia Pacific faces weaker growth and higher inflation from Middle East crisis, ADB warns  
Economy|World

Pakistan's high-stakes Iran peace bid is fraught with risk

Pakistan is under huge pressure to pull off what some diplomats regard as mission impossible: broker a peace deal between Iran and the

Pakistan's high-stakes Iran peace bid is fraught with risk
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

South Korea holds rates steady as Iran war fans inflation, growth risks

South Korea's central bank kept its policy interest rate steady on Friday and warned of a highly uncertain path ahead as a broadening conflict

South Korea holds rates steady as Iran war fans inflation, growth risks
Business|Entertainment|Political|Sports|US|World

Ready to rumble? Hunter Biden challenges Trump's sons to cage match

Americans could see a first-of-its-kind fight as

Ready to rumble? Hunter Biden challenges Trump's sons to cage match
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Saudi Arabia says attacks cut oil output and East-West Pipeline flow

Attacks on Saudi energy facilities have cut the kingdom's oil production capacity by around 600,000 barrels per day and

Saudi Arabia says attacks cut oil output and East-West Pipeline flow
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China's factories snap years-long deflation spell on Iran war price shock

China's factory-gate prices rose for the first time in more than three years in March, in an early sign that the war in Iran is feeding cost pressures into the world’s

China's factories snap years-long deflation spell on Iran war price shock
Business|Technology|World

US considers new crackdown on Chinese telecom companies

The U.S.

US considers new crackdown on Chinese telecom companies
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

German inflation confirmed at 2.8% in March

German inflation accelerated to 2.8% in March, according to federal statistics office data released on Friday, confirming preliminary figures.

German inflation confirmed at 2.8% in March
Europe|Technology|World

Ukraine in talks with Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain on security cooperation, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine is in talks with Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain to cooperate in the security sector and share its drone defence expertise and technology, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

Ukraine in talks with Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain on security cooperation, Zelenskiy says
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine faces months of diplomatic and military pressure, Zelenskiy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the spring and summer months would be difficult for Ukraine as it would face pressure on the battlefield and also

Ukraine faces months of diplomatic and military pressure, Zelenskiy says
Economy|World

Chinese foreign minister tells North Korean minister Pyongyang is making strides despite US 'oppression'

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said North Korea has made remarkable accomplishments despite conspiracies by the United States and Western forces to oppress and isolate

Chinese foreign minister tells North Korean minister Pyongyang is making strides despite US 'oppression'
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Myanmar's new president sees challenges ahead, eyes ASEAN detente

Myanmar's new President Min Aung Hlaing said on Friday his government has many challenges to overcome and seeks to improve the country's international standing, including

Myanmar's new president sees challenges ahead, eyes ASEAN detente
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Polls - please ignore, test test test test

Voters in Hungary could deliver a boon to bond investors, while Peru's weekend

Polls - please ignore, test test test test
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Thailand will introduce support measures to ease impact of high oil prices, minister says 

Thailand's government will approve a package of support measures to mitigate the impact of higher oil prices, the finance minister said on Friday, but he warned that the

Thailand will introduce support measures to ease impact of high oil prices, minister says 
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Eyes on Islamabad

It's all about the Iran war once again, with weekend ceasefire talks being the main event, but the coming days will also give early indications of the fallout for big companies

Eyes on Islamabad
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan sees only warships and warplanes as China talks peace with opposition

Taiwanese officials are tracking what they view as a worrying rise in Chinese naval activity and military pressure against the island, even

Taiwan sees only warships and warplanes as China talks peace with opposition
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Australia, Singapore leaders pledge closer energy ties to tackle global supply shock

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held talks in Singapore on Friday with counterpart Lawrence Wong, in which they vowed

Australia, Singapore leaders pledge closer energy ties to tackle global supply shock
Crime|Education|World

Student kills 9 in Turkey's second school shooting in 2 days

A student has opened fire on two classrooms at a middle school in Turkey, killing nine people and wounding 13 others

Student kills 9 in Turkey's second school shooting in 2 days
Business|Europe|World

UK's Healey says U.S. 'absolutely locked' into NATO

British defence minister John Healey said on Friday that the United States is "absolutely locked" into NATO. A Reuters report on Thursday said U.S.

UK's Healey says U.S. 'absolutely locked' into NATO
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Eswatini court rules first Trump deportees in jail have right to lawyer

A court in Eswatini has ruled that the first five migrants the Trump administration sent to the African kingdom have a right to a lawyer, after they

Eswatini court rules first Trump deportees in jail have right to lawyer
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Daimler Truck Q1 unit sales decline on weak North America demand

Daimler Truck, one of the world's largest truckmakers, on Friday reported a 9% decline in first-quarter group unit sales, weighed down by a sharp slowdown in North America.

Daimler Truck Q1 unit sales decline on weak North America demand
Technology|US|World

Trump urges extending foreign surveillance program as some lawmakers push for US privacy protections

There's been a holdup on Capitol Hill in advancing the renewal of a program that lets U.S. spy agencies pore over foreigners’ calls, texts and emails

Trump urges extending foreign surveillance program as some lawmakers push for US privacy protections
Business|Election|Finance|Political|World

Parliamentary election to be held in Kazakhstan in August, president says

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the president of Kazakhstan, said on Friday that a parliamentary election in the resource-rich Central Asian country would take place in August, but

Parliamentary election to be held in Kazakhstan in August, president says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

EU and US near critical minerals deal to combat Chinese control, Bloomberg News reports

The European Union and Washington are closing in on an agreement to coordinate on producing and securing critical minerals, Bloomberg News reported on Friday. 

EU and US near critical minerals deal to combat Chinese control, Bloomberg News reports
Entertainment|Environment|Science|World

Runaway wolf in South Korea inspires meme coin and presidential concern

A wolf that escaped from its enclosure in a South Korean zoo has spent three days on the loose, captivating the public, spawning a cryptocurrency meme coin and even

Runaway wolf in South Korea inspires meme coin and presidential concern
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

At Beirut hospital, grieving families identify mangled bodies after Israeli strikes

Ambulances arriving at a Beirut hospital on Thursday bypassed the emergency room and drove straight to the morgue, where exhausted medics

At Beirut hospital, grieving families identify mangled bodies after Israeli strikes
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US consumer inflation expected to have surged in March amid Iran war

U.S. consumer prices likely recorded their biggest increase in nearly four years in March as the war with Iran boosted oil prices and the pass-

US consumer inflation expected to have surged in March amid Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US labor market holds steady; inflation firmer before Iran war

New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits increased moderately last week, showing no signs of labor market deterioration and potentially giving

US labor market holds steady; inflation firmer before Iran war
Crime|Political|World

Melania Trump denies any Epstein connection, seeks end to ‘lies’

First lady Melania Trump denied on Thursday that she had any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and said she was not one of his victims, thrusting the

Melania Trump denies any Epstein connection, seeks end to ‘lies’
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump recalls how Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death affected the Supreme Court as he discusses Samuel Alito’s future

Trump recalls how Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death affected the Supreme Court as he discusses Samuel Alito’s future

Trump recalls how Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death affected the Supreme Court as he discusses Samuel Alito’s future
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Apple leads smartphone market even as overall shipments decline, Counterpoint says

IPhone-maker Apple led global smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2026, growing 5% year-on-year, even as overall shipments fell due to a shortage of memory components,

Apple leads smartphone market even as overall shipments decline, Counterpoint says
Business|Economy|Europe|Sports|World

Porsche deliveries tumble further in first quarter

Porsche AG's deliveries slumped further in the first three months of 2026, with sharp declines in key markets China and the United States, as loses its shine across.

Porsche deliveries tumble further in first quarter
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel|World

Shippers weigh unusual routes as high air cargo rates, ocean gridlock persist

Some shippers caught between high jet fuel prices and congestion in vital Middle East waterways are now looking for

Shippers weigh unusual routes as high air cargo rates, ocean gridlock persist
Health|Political|Science|World

Cambodia's king undergoing treatment for prostate cancer

Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni said on Friday he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is undergoing treatment in China.  

Cambodia's king undergoing treatment for prostate cancer
Europe|Political|World

Details of U.S. troops based in Europe as Trump mulls removing some

U.S. President Donald Trump has discussed with his advisers the option of removing some U.S. troops from Europe, a senior White House official told Reuters on Thursday.

Details of U.S. troops based in Europe as Trump mulls removing some
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US pushes to renew ties with Peru ahead of uncertain election

As Peru heads into the first round of its presidential election on Sunday, Washington is mounting its most assertive push in years to

US pushes to renew ties with Peru ahead of uncertain election
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Warburg Pincus, Munich Re arm team up to invest in Europe's defence sector

U.S. private equity firm Warburg Pincus has launched an investment platform focused on Europe's defence and security sector, with MEAG, the asset manager of reinsurer Munich Re,

Warburg Pincus, Munich Re arm team up to invest in Europe's defence sector
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russia's Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire, Ukraine's Zelenskiy agrees

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a 32-hour ceasefire over a two-day period for Orthodox Easter and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv

Russia's Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire, Ukraine's Zelenskiy agrees
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Indonesia's Prabowo calls for criminal charges against firms resisting forest crackdown

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto ordered prosecutors on Friday to file criminal charges against companies that refuse to cooperate with a task force he launched to

Indonesia's Prabowo calls for criminal charges against firms resisting forest crackdown
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Back from the brink?

By Anna Szymanski April 10 -   Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers!

Back from the brink?
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says Putin envoy's US visit does not mean Ukraine talks have resumed

The Kremlin said on Friday that a visit to the United States by Russian President Vladimir Putin's special investment envoy did not mean that negotiations on a possible

Kremlin says Putin envoy's US visit does not mean Ukraine talks have resumed
World

India says deeply concerned by reports of civilian casualties in Lebanon

India is "deeply concerned" by reports of civilian casualties in Lebanon, the Indian foreign ministry said on Friday, two days after Israel's worst bombardment in its

India says deeply concerned by reports of civilian casualties in Lebanon
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|MidEast|Political|World

World Food Programme warns Lebanon facing food security crisis due to Iran war

Lebanon is facing a food security crisis due to Israel's offensive against militant group Hezbollah, which has disrupted supplies of goods and pushed

World Food Programme warns Lebanon facing food security crisis due to Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Global equity fund inflows surge on Middle East ceasefire boost

Global equity fund inflows nearly doubled in the week through April 8 as a two-week Middle East ceasefire raised hopes of a resumption of shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

Global equity fund inflows surge on Middle East ceasefire boost
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|US|World

Melania Trump's Epstein comments mark rare public foray for 'unknowable' first lady

Melania Trump, an enigmatic former model from Slovenia, has occupied the role of U.S. first lady on her own terms.

Melania Trump's Epstein comments mark rare public foray for 'unknowable' first lady
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

U.S. equity fund inflows surge on optimism over Mideast ceasefire

U.S. investors ramped up purchases of equity funds in the week to April 8, as hopes for a two-week Middle East ceasefire boosted expectations for a reopening of the Strait of

U.S. equity fund inflows surge on optimism over Mideast ceasefire
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine, Russia move towards potential peace deal, Bloomberg reports

Ukraine and Russia are moving towards a potential deal to end the war, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing the top aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Ukraine, Russia move towards potential peace deal, Bloomberg reports
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK's Starmer and Trump discussed military options for Strait of Hormuz

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday that he discussed military capabilities and the logistics of moving vessels though the Strait of Hormuz when he spoke to

UK's Starmer and Trump discussed military options for Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Interview|World

Fed's Daly says oil shock means getting inflation down takes longer

San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly said the U.S. economy is fundamentally solid, the labor market has steadied, and monetary policy is in a "good

Fed's Daly says oil shock means getting inflation down takes longer
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Lithium bulls set to gatecrash Chile's copper party

Chile is set to break with precedent and open its annual global copper gathering next week with a day of panels devoted

Lithium bulls set to gatecrash Chile's copper party
Africa|Political|World

Mali backs Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara

Mali supports Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop said on Friday, becoming the latest African country to endorse Rabat's vision for

Mali backs Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara
Business|Economy|Political|World

USTR: China involvement in Iran would complicate matters

U.S.

USTR: China involvement in Iran would complicate matters
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Lufthansa strike disrupts tens of thousands of passengers as City Airlines secures pay deal

Tens of thousands of passengers faced travel disruption across Germany on Friday as cabin crew at Lufthansa and its regional unit Lufthansa CityLine staged a day-long

Lufthansa strike disrupts tens of thousands of passengers as City Airlines secures pay deal
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Traders keep bets the fed will stay on hold all 2026

Traders on Friday kept bets the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates on hold through the end of 2026 after the Labor Department reported consumer prices surged in March, as

Traders keep bets the fed will stay on hold all 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher after inflation data; Mideast in focus

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Friday after March inflation data largely aligned with expectations despite persistent pressures from the Iran war, while investors

S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher after inflation data; Mideast in focus
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

March inflation report, first to show impact of war, is in line with expectations

U.S. consumer prices rose 3.3% from a year ago in March, data showed, giving investors a first glimpse of the impact on prices of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

March inflation report, first to show impact of war, is in line with expectations
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Nine people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days

Nine people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days

Nine people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Canada's March employment posts modest increase, jobless rate unchanged

Canada's job growth remained subdued in March while the unemployment rate held steady at 6.7% from the prior month, data showed on Friday, signaling

Canada's March employment posts modest increase, jobless rate unchanged
Business|Economy|Environment|US|World

Glencore buys 45% stake in South Carolina aluminium recycling plant

Glencore on Friday said it acquired a 45% stake in an aluminium recycling and remelting plant near Charleston, South Carolina, strengthening the London-listed miner's position in

Glencore buys 45% stake in South Carolina aluminium recycling plant
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Key facts about Sunday's election in Hungary and possible outcomes

Hungarians vote in a landmark parliamentary election on Sunday that is being closely watched in the European Union, the United States, Russia and beyond.

Key facts about Sunday's election in Hungary and possible outcomes
Business|Economy|World

Brazil annual inflation accelerates in March on fuel price pressures

Brazil's 12-month inflation rose more than expected in March, official data showed on Friday, driven by higher transportation costs, particularly gasoline prices, amid

Brazil annual inflation accelerates in March on fuel price pressures
US|World

Vance warns Iran not to "play us" as he leaves for talks

Vice President JD Vance said on Friday he was looking forward to having positive negotiations with Iran as he left for talks in Pakistan with a warning to Tehran not

Vance warns Iran not to "play us" as he leaves for talks
Economy|Political|World

Can the US and Iran bridge their differences in talks?

The U.S. and Iran are set to hold peace talks in Pakistan, which has been mediating, but remain deeply divided on key issues, even though President Donald Trump has said proposals

Can the US and Iran bridge their differences in talks?
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainians and Russians doubt 32-hour Easter truce will lead to lasting peace

Ukrainian officials urged Russia on Friday to extend a ceasefire it announced for Orthodox Easter this weekend and restart talks to end the war, but people on the streets of

Ukrainians and Russians doubt 32-hour Easter truce will lead to lasting peace
Business|Economy|World

US consumer sentiment dives to a record low in April amid Iran war

U.S. consumer sentiment plunged to a record low in early April and consumers anticipated a surge in inflation in the next 12 months, a survey showed on Friday.

US consumer sentiment dives to a record low in April amid Iran war
Business|Technology|World

Lockheed Martin secures $4.7 billion Patriot interceptor missile production contract

Lockheed Martin said on Friday the U.S. government awarded the defense giant a $4.7 billion preliminary contract to continue critical accelerated production of the Patriot

Lockheed Martin secures $4.7 billion Patriot interceptor missile production contract
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US factory orders unchanged in February for second straight month

New orders for U.S. factory goods were unchanged for a second straight month in February as weak demand for commercial aircraft offset gains elsewhere.

US factory orders unchanged in February for second straight month
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Spat over oil price relief exposes strains in Germany's coalition

Germany's economy minister on Friday proposed higher tax breaks to commuters but dismissed proposals by the government's junior

Spat over oil price relief exposes strains in Germany's coalition
Business|Health|Travel|World

Airline pilots fear retribution over refusing to fly in Middle East, aviators' group says

Airline pilots who have safety concerns about flying in the Middle East during the Iran war have told a global

Airline pilots fear retribution over refusing to fly in Middle East, aviators' group says
Crime|Europe|World

Russian investigative journalist is placed in pre-trial detention

A Russian court on Friday ordered the detention of Oleg Roldugin, an investigative journalist for independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, following his arrest a day earlier.

Russian investigative journalist is placed in pre-trial detention
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu requests delay in his corruption trial testimony

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked to postpone giving testimony in his long-running corruption trial that was set to resume next week, citing

Netanyahu requests delay in his corruption trial testimony
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Outflows from leveraged loan funds jump as investors shun credit risk

U.S. leveraged loan funds are suffering heavy outflows this year as investors grow more cautious about credit risk while broader concerns mount over

Outflows from leveraged loan funds jump as investors shun credit risk
Business|Finance|Health|Technology|World

Meta pulls ads aimed at recruiting plaintiffs for social media addiction lawsuits

Meta Platforms said on Thursday it is pulling ads from Facebook and Instagram aimed at recruiting new plaintiffs for ongoing litigation accusing it

Meta pulls ads aimed at recruiting plaintiffs for social media addiction lawsuits
Business|Economy|World

Middle East war spotlights Florida's fuel supply vulnerability

Florida residents have paid significantly more than the nationwide average for gasoline and diesel in recent weeks as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran

Middle East war spotlights Florida's fuel supply vulnerability
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Estonia says detaining Russia's tankers in Baltic Sea is too risky

NATO member Estonia will refrain from detaining Russia's "shadow fleet" vessels in the Baltic Sea, worried that seizing oil tankers

Estonia says detaining Russia's tankers in Baltic Sea is too risky
Crime|Finance|Political|World

How many people have been killed in the Iran war?

Thousands of people have been killed across the Middle East in the Iran war, which began when the U.S. and Israel struck Iran on February 28

How many people have been killed in the Iran war?
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Brazil and US launch joint action to fight organized crime

The Brazilian government on Friday announced a joint initiative with the U.S. to combat organized crime, involving the integration of data from Brazil's

Brazil and US launch joint action to fight organized crime
Business|Economy|Environment|World

After years of war with Russia, Ukraine's farmers are hit by Iran conflict

Mykola Maliienko, who farms the rich, black soil of central Ukraine and exports crops

After years of war with Russia, Ukraine's farmers are hit by Iran conflict
Crime|Europe|Travel|World

UK police arrest Sudanese man after four die in Channel boat crossing

British police have arrested a Sudanese man on suspicion of endangering life after four migrants died while attempting to cross the Channel from France to Britain on a

UK police arrest Sudanese man after four die in Channel boat crossing
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

STOXX 600 gains for a third week with focus on Middle East peace talks

European equities edged higher on Friday, notching up a third straight week of gains as cautious optimism ahead of U.S.-Iran weekend talks

STOXX 600 gains for a third week with focus on Middle East peace talks
Economy|Finance|World

Polls in Hungary and Peru next in key election year for world markets

Voters in Hungary could deliver a boon to bond investors, while

Polls in Hungary and Peru next in key election year for world markets
Africa|Political|World

Djibouti's Guelleh expected to win sixth term after age limits lifted

East Africa's Djibouti is set to vote for a president on Friday, with incumbent Ismael Omar Guelleh expected to extend his 27-year rule after parliament removed age limits that

Djibouti's Guelleh expected to win sixth term after age limits lifted
Political|US|World

Iran wanted to negotiate with Vance. They got their wish

When JD Vance arrives in Islamabad for talks on Saturday with Iranian officials, it will fulfill a wish

Iran wanted to negotiate with Vance. They got their wish
Europe|Political|World

Hungarian opposition leads PM Orban's Fidesz, poll shows

Hungary's centre-right Tisza party leads Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling Fidesz ahead of Sunday's parliamentary election, a poll published by newspaper Nepszava

Hungarian opposition leads PM Orban's Fidesz, poll shows
Political|World

New Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon a day after historic talks in Washington

Israeli strikes have again rocked southern Lebanon, highlighting the fragility of diplomatic efforts

New Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon a day after historic talks in Washington
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fed will need to explain why current inflation jump differs from 2022 surge

When surging U.S. inflation peaked in June of 2022, driven by rising prices for energy but also for food, shelter, vehicles, and a host of other

Fed will need to explain why current inflation jump differs from 2022 surge
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

U.S. Democrats keep pressure on Trump regulators over 'suspicious' trades

Two Democratic U.S. senators have called on the federal commodities markets watchdog to investigate lucrative recent trading activity on oil markets since March 23

U.S. Democrats keep pressure on Trump regulators over 'suspicious' trades
Economy|Europe|World

How has Hungary changed during Orban's 16 years in power?

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party face their first closely contested election on April 12 after four consecutive landslide victories since 2010.

How has Hungary changed during Orban's 16 years in power?
Economy|World

US consumer inflation hot in March amid record surge in gasoline prices

U.S. consumer prices increased by the most in nearly four years in March as the war with Iran led to a record surge in the cost of gasoline and

US consumer inflation hot in March amid record surge in gasoline prices
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Coordinated Telegram posts push pro-Orban narratives on eve of Hungary vote, research shows

Sophisticated online operators are posting coordinated waves of content in the Telegram messaging app to spread fear about what will

Coordinated Telegram posts push pro-Orban narratives on eve of Hungary vote, research shows
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

White House opted against televised address about Iran ceasefire, US officials say

The White House considered but decided against a national televised address by President Donald Trump on Tuesday about his ceasefire

White House opted against televised address about Iran ceasefire, US officials say
Economy|Finance|Political|World

Colombia gov't to propose $4.4 billion tax reform to congress, as end of session nears

Colombia's leftist government will propose a $4.39 billion tax reform to congress in the coming days, Finance Minister German Avila said on Friday, though the bill is

Colombia gov't to propose $4.4 billion tax reform to congress, as end of session nears
Crime|Europe|Travel|World

One dead, 27 injured as bus carrying British tourists crashes in Spain's La Gomera

At least one person died and 27 were injured after a bus carrying British tourists crashed down a ravine on the Spanish island of La Gomera, emergency services said on

One dead, 27 injured as bus carrying British tourists crashes in Spain's La Gomera
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

South Africa unveils draft AI policy, proposes new institutions and incentives

South Africa on Friday unveiled a draft national AI policy, seeking public comment on sweeping proposals to regulate and accelerate AI adoption.

South Africa unveils draft AI policy, proposes new institutions and incentives
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Ceasefire sends dollar toward weekly drop with US-Iran talks in focus

The dollar slipped on Friday, putting it on track for its largest weekly drop since January, as investors sold safe-haven assets on the assumption that

Ceasefire sends dollar toward weekly drop with US-Iran talks in focus
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Americans give record-low marks to economy, in ominous sign for Republicans

Americans are souring on the U.S. economy to a degree never before seen, with the stiffest inflation in four years exacerbating the political risk for

Americans give record-low marks to economy, in ominous sign for Republicans
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Oil ends lower ahead of U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks, posts steepest weekly loss since 2022

Oil futures settled lower on Friday and posted their biggest weekly decline since 2022 ahead of talks between Iran and the U.S. aimed at securing a

Oil ends lower ahead of U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks, posts steepest weekly loss since 2022
Business|Election|Finance|Political|World

Kamala Harris says she might run for president again in 2028

Former Vice President Kamala Harris, who was the Democratic Party's nominee for the presidency in 2024, said on Friday that she was considering running for president again in 2028

Kamala Harris says she might run for president again in 2028
Asia|Political|World

China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi tells island's opposition leader

China will "absolutely not tolerate" independence for Taiwan, which is the chief culprit in undermining peace in the Taiwan Strait, President Xi Jinping told

China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi tells island's opposition leader
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Colombia raises Ecuador tariffs to 100% as trade tensions escalate

Colombia will raise tariffs on neighboring Ecuador to 100% from 30%, Colombia's trade ministry said on Friday, matching Ecuador's measure from a day earlier amid an

Colombia raises Ecuador tariffs to 100% as trade tensions escalate
Business|Education|Health|Technology|World

Meta must face youth addiction lawsuit by Massachusetts, court rules

Meta Platforms must face a lawsuit by Massachusetts' attorney general alleging the company designed its Instagram social media platform to addict children,

Meta must face youth addiction lawsuit by Massachusetts, court rules
Economy|Political|World

Lebanon heads to historic Israel talks with few hopes except to staunch bloodshed

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has called for historic direct talks with longtime foe Israel since war erupted a month ago - a month in

Lebanon heads to historic Israel talks with few hopes except to staunch bloodshed
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Bessent, Powell warned bank CEOs about Anthropic model risks, sources say

U.S.

Bessent, Powell warned bank CEOs about Anthropic model risks, sources say
Political|US|World

Why are people talking about the 25th Amendment to the US Constitution?

President Donald Trump's profanity-laced threats to wipe out Iran's civilization have led some Democrats to discuss attempting to remove him from

Why are people talking about the 25th Amendment to the US Constitution?
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Equities mixed, oil dips in cautious trade ahead of US-Iran talks

Equities were mixed on Friday and oil prices dipped as investors anxiously awaited U.S.-Iran talks scheduled for the weekend,

Equities mixed, oil dips in cautious trade ahead of US-Iran talks
Asia|Political|World

North Korea's Kim meets China's foreign minister, calls for stronger ties, KCNA says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met China's foreign minister, state media KCNA said on Saturday.

North Korea's Kim meets China's foreign minister, calls for stronger ties, KCNA says
Business|Economy|Political|World

China's top diplomat meets North Korea's Kim, calls for closer coordination

China and North Korea should further enhance communication and coordination in major international and regional affairs, China's foreign minister said in a meeting with

China's top diplomat meets North Korea's Kim, calls for closer coordination
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

US trade court challenges Trump's basis for 10% global tariffs

A panel of trade court judges challenged the legality of President Donald Trump's 10% tax on most imports, suggesting a large trade deficit might not

US trade court challenges Trump's basis for 10% global tariffs
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street creates new credit-default swap index to bet against private credit

S&P Dow Jones Indices is launching a new credit-default swap index linked to the private credit market, giving investors a tool to bet against a sector that has faced turbulence

Wall Street creates new credit-default swap index to bet against private credit
Business|Technology|World

Eric Swider resigns from Trump Media board 

Trump Media & Technology Group said on Friday that Eric Swider, a key figure in the company's public listing, had resigned from its board. 

Eric Swider resigns from Trump Media board 
Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US Democratic lawmaker Raskin seeks commission to oversee removal of presidents

U.S.

US Democratic lawmaker Raskin seeks commission to oversee removal of presidents
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Fitch's outlook cut on Turkey flags growing economic strain

Credit rating agency Fitch revised Turkey's outlook to "stable" from "positive", citing a sharp erosion in foreign exchange reserves due to heavy intervention to support the lira

Fitch's outlook cut on Turkey flags growing economic strain
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump says US will have Strait of Hormuz 'open fairly soon'

President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that the U.S. will have the Strait of Hormuz "open fairly soon" but did not elaborate

Trump says US will have Strait of Hormuz 'open fairly soon'
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall St ends mixed, notches weekly gains as investors parse Middle East negotiations

U.S. stocks closed mixed on Friday, with investors pressing pause as they headed into the weekend and kept an eye on ongoing Middle

Wall St ends mixed, notches weekly gains as investors parse Middle East negotiations
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump's peace board faces cash crunch, stalling Gaza plan, sources say

Donald Trump's Board of Peace has received only a tiny fraction of the $17 billion pledged for Gaza, preventing the U.S.

Trump's peace board faces cash crunch, stalling Gaza plan, sources say
Economy|Political|US|World

Iranian delegation lands in Islamabad ahead of 'make-or-break' talks

Iran's negotiating team arrived in Islamabad on Friday for peace talks with the

Iranian delegation lands in Islamabad ahead of 'make-or-break' talks
Business|Economy|Finance|World

IMF retains floor for precautionary balances at SDR 20 billion

The International Monetary Fund said on Friday its executive board has agreed to retain the current floor for precautionary balances, which consist of general and

IMF retains floor for precautionary balances at SDR 20 billion
Economy|Political|World

US team heads to Iran talks in Pakistan with low expectations

A U.S. team led by Vice President JD Vance left for Islamabad on Friday for weekend talks with Iran, even as both sides accused each

US team heads to Iran talks in Pakistan with low expectations
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology|World

Snapchat owner cuts 16% of global staff in latest round of job cuts

Snap Inc., the owner of Snapchat, is cutting about 16% of its global workforce, which means around 1,000 jobs

Snapchat owner cuts 16% of global staff in latest round of job cuts
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Fed asks about US banks' exposure to private credit firms, Bloomberg reports

The Federal Reserve is asking major U.S. banks for details about their exposure to private credit following a surge in redemptions from the funds and a rise in troubled loans in

Fed asks about US banks' exposure to private credit firms, Bloomberg reports
Crime|Technology|US|World

FAA, Pentagon sign agreement on anti-drone laser system near Mexico

The Federal Aviation Administration and Pentagon said on Friday they had signed an agreement allowing the government's use of a high-energy laser

FAA, Pentagon sign agreement on anti-drone laser system near Mexico
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US DHS calls furloughed staff back to work despite shutdown

The U.S.

US DHS calls furloughed staff back to work despite shutdown
Crime|Political|US|World

US House Oversight chair vows hearings with Epstein victims after Melania Trump's speech

U.S.

US House Oversight chair vows hearings with Epstein victims after Melania Trump's speech
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

US blockade of Iran will be major military endeavor, experts say

A U.S. naval blockade of Iran is a major, open-ended military endeavor that could trigger fresh retaliation from Tehran and put tremendous strain on an

US blockade of Iran will be major military endeavor, experts say
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Middle East war to cut growth, deliver cascading impact, World Bank chief says

The war in the Middle East will have a cascading impact on the global economy, even if a ceasefire announced by U.S.

Middle East war to cut growth, deliver cascading impact, World Bank chief says
Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Sexual abuse allegations are spurring calls for a broader reckoning in Congress

Resignations came quickly this week from two congressmen accused of sexual misconduct toward staff members

Sexual abuse allegations are spurring calls for a broader reckoning in Congress
Asia|Political|World

Taiwan spotted Chinese warplanes as Xi met opposition leader in Beijing

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Saturday that it spotted 16 Chinese warplanes operating near the island the previous day, around the same time China's president was

Taiwan spotted Chinese warplanes as Xi met opposition leader in Beijing
Economy|Political|World

US plane carrying team for talks with Iran lands in Islamabad, two Pakistani sources say

A U.S. government plane carrying top U.S. officials landed in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Saturday for peace talks with Iran, two Pakistani sources told Reuters.

US plane carrying team for talks with Iran lands in Islamabad, two Pakistani sources say
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Japan approves additional $4 billion for chipmaker Rapidus

Japan's industry ministry said on Saturday it has approved an additional 631.5 billion yen ($3.96 billion) to accelerate research and development at chipmaker Rapidus.

Japan approves additional $4 billion for chipmaker Rapidus
Health|Political|World

Iran's new supreme leader has severe and disfiguring wounds, sources say

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is still recovering from severe facial and leg injuries suffered in the airstrike that killed

Iran's new supreme leader has severe and disfiguring wounds, sources say
World

US, Iran teams in Pakistan for peace talks but doubts emerge over Lebanon, sanctions

Senior U.S. and Iranian leaders were in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Saturday for negotiations to end their six-week-old war,

US, Iran teams in Pakistan for peace talks but doubts emerge over Lebanon, sanctions
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Indonesia President Prabowo to visit Russia, meet Putin, minister says

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will depart to Russia in the coming days and is expected to meet President Vladimir Putin during the visit, Indonesia's foreign

Indonesia President Prabowo to visit Russia, meet Putin, minister says
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What are the main talking points at the US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan?

Top U.S. and Iranian officials gathered in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Saturday to hold talks that seek to end their war https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ in the Middle

What are the main talking points at the US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan?
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Americans weigh in on the Iran war, gas prices and their fears

After six weeks of a war with Iran https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ that has jolted energy https://

Americans weigh in on the Iran war, gas prices and their fears
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Iranian source says US has agreed to unfreeze Iranian funds, Washington denies it

A senior Iranian source said on Saturday the U.S. had agreed to release Iranian frozen assets held in Qatar and other foreign banks, but a U.S. official

Iranian source says US has agreed to unfreeze Iranian funds, Washington denies it